Wisconsin Cultural Fairs & Festivals
15 cultural events across Wisconsin for 2026.
Recurring Happening nowMile of Music
A free, all-original-music festival spanning roughly one mile of downtown Appleton, with about 200 artists performing at 35 venues over four days in the Fox Cities-one of Wisconsin's signature singer-songwriter gatherings.
4.5(300)In 7 daysAshley for the Arts Festival
This festival will feature musical entertainment, nearly 100 art and craft booths, 5k run/walk, car show and much more.
4.8(451)In 8 daysNeenah Glass Arts Festival
A craft fair in Neenah.
RecurringIn 14 daysMilwaukee Irish Fest
The world's largest celebration of Irish music and culture, called by the Smithsonian the largest and best Irish cultural event in North America, with four days of Celtic bands, dance, cultural exhibits, and lakefront festivities at Henry Maier Festival Park.
4.7(251)In 16 daysSt. Croix Falls Wine and Cheese Festival
Sample premium cheeses paired with delicious wines.
4.7(18)The Good Neighbor Festival
This festival will feature unique crafts, carnival, parade, kiddie parade, beer booths, 5k run/walk, live music and more.
4.4(13)Antigo Craft and Flea Market Festival
You may find a wide variety of items such as jewelry, junque, miniatures, collectibles, dolls and accessories, candles, dried flowers, dolls, quilts, carvings, toys, stained glass, ceramics, blown glass, paintings, leather products, folk art, candies, baked goods, gifts, copper art, seasonal decorations, speciality items, and much more.
Colorama Festival
This festival will feature live music, arts and craft vendors, fall decor, food and craft beers, used book sale and more.
4.8(10)Wausau Festival of Arts
It will host about 120 juried, talented artists who will showcase and sell their original artwork in a wide variety of styles and price ranges.
Cedarburg Wine and Harvest Festival
There will be live music, talented artists, food court, food trucks, beers and wines, pumpkin activities, and much more.
St. Croix Falls Grape Stomp Festival
There will be artisan vendors, live music, grape stomping, wagon rides, wines, and more.
RecurringOktoberfest
The longest-running Oktoberfest in the Midwest, a four-day La Crosse tradition since 1961 with the Maple Leaf Parade, tapping of the Golden Keg, craft beer night, torchlight parade, and Gemutlichkeit along the Mississippi River.
5(2)Gays Mills Apple Festival
A craft fair in Gays Mills.
4.7(289)The Spirit of the St. Croix Art Festival
The Spirit of the St.
Stone Lake Cranberry Festival
Explore over 300 booths featuring local vendors, amazing artisans, unique crafters, food vendors and more.
Frequently asked questions
How many cultural festivals are there in Wisconsin?
Our directory lists 24 cultural festivals across Wisconsin for the 2026 season, including Neenah Glass Arts Festival, Sheboygan Midsummer Festival of the Arts and The Spirit of the St. Croix Art Festival.
When is the best time for cultural festivals in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin's cultural festivals cluster in July and September — that's when you'll find the most to choose from.
What are the most popular cultural festivals in Wisconsin?
By Google review score, Neenah Glass Arts Festival in Neenah ranks among the most popular, with a 4.8-star rating from 451 reviews.